Abstract

PLATELET CONCENTRATES IN PERIODONTICS - A REVIEW

Shanmuga Priya P. A.* and Krishna Kripal

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Abstract

Platelet concentrates (PCs; platelet-rich plasma and platelet-rich fibrin) are autologous bioactive substances that have found varied application in medical and dental fields, particularly in oral and maxillofacial surgery, periodontal plastic surgery, The rationale of these technologies is to extract all the elements from patient’s own blood sample, which could be used to improve healing by promoting tissue regeneration by releasing the growth factors. PCs have evolved a long way since its introduction in 1954. PCs have been used successfully in periodontics and implant dentistry. However, the preparation protocol, processing time, transfer of concentrates, centrifugation temperature, vibration, etc., being not standardized are various factors for the mixed results reported in the literature. This review intends to discuss historical evolution of PCs, classification, mechanism, their preparation techniques, and their clinical aspect, recent advantages and applications.

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